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Re: New York Yankees 2012-2013 Offseason Outlook

Originally Posted by SatchelPaigeYankee

I kinda like it:

pros:
Hunter and Ichiro help address some of our BA deficiencies
Hunter as a pt-DH will help keep him fresh, given his age (37)

cons:
Hunter is likely due for a tank season after a great one last yr
depending on how much Hunter and Ichiro want, this could be expensive
Ichiro is likely due for a[nother] tank season after a short resurgence last August/Sept

all 4 hitters have flaws, but they also have good upside. Girardi would have a tough job balancing all 4 getting playing time, and I fear Gardner would end up the odd-man out, because he's the least veteran.

I would like to see the Yankee brass sign Torii Hunter and re-sign both Ichiro and Raul Ibanez, but that will be me being greedy and those signings have to be at the right price.
I think Hunter with a 1-year deal with an option for 2 will work. If Hunter wants 3+ years, forget him and move on.

I think Brett Gardner deserves to play everyday when healthy because of mobility and speed.

An OF defense of Granderson, Gardner and Hunter is nice or even Ichiro, Gardner and Hunter will do.

Ibanez can be the backup 1B and permanent DH, but he wants to play on the field too.

Re: New York Yankees 2012-2013 Offseason Outlook

No way he (or any player) will go out of their way to take the Yanks off of their no-trade. The Yankees are popular on no-trade lists because agents know that they can squeeze a large extension out of the Yankees to get the player to waive their no trade.

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Re: New York Yankees 2012-2013 Offseason Outlook

Originally Posted by Chacon

No way he (or any player) will go out of their way to take the Yanks off of their no-trade. The Yankees are popular on no-trade lists because agents know that they can squeeze a large extension out of the Yankees to get the player to waive their no trade.

Re: New York Yankees 2012-2013 Offseason Outlook

Re: New York Yankees 2012-2013 Offseason Outlook

Calif. — The Yankees are so serious about dropping under that $189 million luxury tax threshold for 2014 that, according to a source briefed on their plans, they would not even do a two-year contract in the $20 million range with Torii Hunter, The Post has learned.
Though Arizona’s Justin Upton has become available at the GM Meetings, a person involved in discussions said, “The Yankees are not on him.”

The Yankees want to solve right field by committing as few (maybe zero) dollars to 2014 as possible. In fact, if they need to go to two years to keep Kuroda (which they might not agree to do either), it would all but assure not one cent of 2014 money is put toward right field.

Re: New York Yankees 2012-2013 Offseason Outlook

. . . a long-time AL source who has watched Haren over the past several seasons confirmed to me that medical questions were the main reason the trade fell apart, with the Cubs having serious concerns over Haren’s back stiffness that sidelined him for a part of the 2012 season. Also, hip issues and a noticeable drop in his velocity that forced him to pitch differently than when he was a dominant power pitcher.

Re: New York Yankees 2012-2013 Offseason Outlook

Cashman needs to always remember that saving money is meaningless if he doesn't construct a winning team. When it comes to baseball, the general rule is that the less money you invest in making your product, the less money fans will invest in buying your product.

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Re: New York Yankees 2012-2013 Offseason Outlook

Originally Posted by Mark19

Cashman needs to always remember that saving money is meaningless if he doesn't construct a winning team. When it comes to baseball, the general rule is that the less money you invest in making your product, the less money fans will invest in buying your product.

I'm not sure Cashman is the one you should be directing this message at.

I'm disappointed about Hunter -- I thought he would be a good short term fit for this team

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